Not at all.
However, I maintain that you have not provided any authoritative documentation from the Holy See that affirms your notion that this is allowed. Might I add that this comment from Cardinal Ainze would further make the point about introducing something that has no place in the Mass:
Here, he speaks fo introducing idiosyncracies into the Mass that, however well-intentioned they may be, should not be done at all. Just because someone came up with that idea, that doesn’t mean that it is allowable.
The only flexibility that the Church allows centers on the choosing of the texts and propers for the Mass, as Cardinal Arinze explains:
It’s not a free-for-all.
Not really. First of all, none of the regulatory documents of the liturgy (RS, GIRM) make any provisions for this kind of thing. It’s a misguided attempt to say that everyone should “receive” something, either the Eucharist or a blessing. Jesus, Himself said that many are called, but not all are chosen. Furthermore, it is better to remain at one’s pew (if the person can’t receive Holy Communion) and spend time in prayer. That is something that the Church has taught for many, many years. In fact, the spiritual communion has been advocated by the saints, like St. John Bosco. It is sad that this is no longer taught nor even mentioned.
Nor have you provided any official documentation that prohibits a cleric from blessing someone during Holy Communion.
Receiving a blessing is hardly an idiosyncrasy. Nor is it an addition to the Mass. Much like hand-holding, some zealots would like to suggest it is “wrong”, yet the Church does not support their personal position.
Nor is the Mass subject to your personal opinions or interpretations.
Did you find one that prohibits the long-held tradition?
I agree. In working with various ministries in my parish, I cannot recall one instance where priests were announced before or during Mass, to be the “designated blessers” at Communion.
Buit, it is not a long-standing tradition. Many parishes do not have this. Furthermore, it goes against the documents, especially the 1997 document issued by the Congregation for Clergy that clearly spells out what the faithful who collaborate with the clergy can and cannot do.
How “time-honored” is this “tradition”? (And from whom was it received?) Receiving a blessing from a priest during the Communion procession is, as far as I know, a recent development within the past couple of decades. Not “custom”, strictly-speaking.
If we go back to an earlier post, this is a practice of our Anglican brothers, and has no RC liturgical authority. it sounds like some post V2 exercise done in the name of ecumenical action.
So you say. It’s been around my lifetime. Even EWTN does it on TV, although they certainly don’t make the rules for the Church.
But, there is nothing in the GIRM nor in RS that allows it. Furthermore, even the book of blessings is very careful about who should be doing what in the context of the Mass.
I can’t find a document that supports the practice. The practice is not listed as part of the EMHCs “job description”. I don’t know any document from the CDWDS regulating the type of blessing given, who may give the blessing, etc. I can’t assume the Church approves of this practice.
I don’t know the answer to that question.
Although receiving him under a sacramental veil is an entirely different type of receipt than receiving some other blessing. I know you know that, but others might not.